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• such an employer unless each and every employee in a particular shared work area consents in writing to such smoking. (c) Nothing herein shall prevent an employer covered by this section from establishing lawfully designated smoking areas outside of shared work areas and in accord with Section 24.1-8 of this ordinance; provided that restrooms in buildings owned or managed by such employers shall not be designated smoking areas unless separate restrooms are furnished for smokers and non-smokers. Section 24.1-6. Designated no -smoking areas in restaurants. (a) Any restaurant having a seating capacity for seventy- five (75) or more persons shall have a designated no -smoking area comprised of at least twenty (20) percent of the seating capacity of such restaurant. The designated no -smoking area shall be located in a separate room if one is available in the restaurant or, if no separate room is available, it shall be located in a compact and contiguous area as far removed from areas where smoking is permitted, and closest to the best source of ventilation, as is reasonably possible under applicable building code and fire regulations. In determining whether the designated twenty (20) percent non-smoking area is • of sufficient size to comply with this ordinance, seats in any room or area which is closed for business at the time of determination shall not be counted. (b) In determining whether a restaurant is subject to the provisions of paragraph (a), the following shall not be included: (1) Seats in the bar or lounge area of a restaurant. (2) Seats in any separate room of a restaurant which is used exclusively for private functions. (3) Seats located out-of-doors. Section 24.1-7. Exceptions to this Chapter. The prohibitions of this chapter shall not apply within the following areas: (a) Lawfully designated smoking areas which meet the conditions set forth below in Section 24.1-8. (b) An area of a theater commonly referred to as a lobby if physically separated from the spectator area, but only if separate lobbies are provided for smokers and nonsmokers. (c) Office or work areas which are not shared work areas and which are not entered by the public in the normal • course of business or use of the premises.